Kennel Attendant

Kennel Attendant

Join our team and make a meaningful impact every day! As a Kennel Attendant, you'll help provide a safe, clean, and caring environment for animals while giving them the attention and daily care they need. If you're dependable, compassionate, and enjoy working hands-on with animals, we'd love to have you on our team. Under supervision, maintains sanitary conditions of the animal shelter, provides care for animals, and assists Animal Services Officers. May provide direction to temporary staff or volunteers.

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Cleans and maintains animal kennels and surrounding areas including floors and hallways;
• Maintains inventory and notifies supervisor of any supplies that are required;
• Assists Animal Health Technician, Veterinarian, and Animals Control Officers with vaccinations of animals and kennel placement;
• Feeds, waters and provides enrichment to animals;
• Inspects animals for sign of sickness and disease;
• Maintains effective and positive relations with the public and other agencies;
• Provides direction to volunteers or temporary staff; and

• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Experience: A minimum of six months of work experience involving animal care, custodial duties, or customer service. Experience working directly with animals is preferred.

Education: Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Licenses and Certificates: Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid Euthanasia Certificate within 9 months of hire date.

Special Requirements: Essential functions and duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 50 lbs.;
• Exposure to heat, noise, outdoors, odors, vibration, confining workspace, and chemicals; Constant exposure to animals.
• Ability to travel to different sites and locations.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position.

The employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate "See Resume".

Proof of education, such as but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees, must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted by the application deadline.

Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process.

Please note, the City of Redlands' preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which may include a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification). The City of Redlands utilizes E-Verify, and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Sophia Diaz at View email address on click.appcast.io or Julie Maher at View email address on click.appcast.io

Benefits associated with this position include:

• Medical Insurance – City pays monthly premium for employees and eligible dependents; 4 plans
• Dental Insurance – City pays monthly premium for employees and eligible dependents; 2 plans
• Vision Reimbursement – up to $225 per year
• Life Insurance - $25,000
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment - $25,000
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) – 2% @ 55; 7% City paid employee contribution
• The City participates in Social Security
• Vacation Leave – 80 hours accrued in first year
• Sick Leave – 96 hours annually
• Uniform Allowance of $1700 per year or clothing allowance of $325 per year.
• City contribution to 401(a) deferred compensation plan
• Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement for job related courses
• Insurance adjustment of $150.00/year